2011-05-10T07:41:05-07:00 2010-06-30 Kahler and Associates PC 30 East Padonia Road Suite 508 Timonium MD 21093 990 2009-07-01 521745263 SOUTH BALTIMORE LEARNING CORPORATION SOUT 4106254215 28 E OSTEND STREET BALTIMORE MD 21230 SONIA SOCHA 2011-05-07 KATHY L KAHLER 4106281000 2009 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z SONIA SOCHA 28 OSTEND STREET BALTIMORE MD 21230 1294527 false false X SOUTHBALTIMORELEARNS.ORG X 1990 MD The mission of the SBLC is to improve the self-sufficiency of educationally disadvantaged adults. SBLC is a community based nonproft org.providing functional literacy and life skills training, in addition to career preparation services, to residents in the Baltimore area. 16 16 32 145 -9947 -9947 1080064 1141900 64104 74875 3419 2004 -95 -2061 1147492 1216718 0 0 934883 903841 0 66099 345850 296377 1280733 1200218 -133241 16500 2859892 2847365 210309 181282 2649583 2666083 The mission of the SBLC is to improve the self-sufficiency of educationally disadvantaged adults. SBLC is a community based nonproft org.providing functional literacy and life skills training, in addition to career preparation services, to residents in the Baltimore area. false false 949384 SBLC offers a 12-week fall semester, a 12-week winter semester, a 10-week spring session for ABE/GED classes and 6-week basic computer classes 3 times a year. The External Diploma Program and the tutoring program are year round. Adult learners enrolled in everything except computer classes and the workforce literacy class, did not complete a traditional 0-12 diploma. In-take screening and pre-testing is conducted to determine at what academic level a learner should be placed. The programs, except for the GED classes, EDP anc CTC classes (sliding scale) are free of charge, as opposed to high fees charged by colleges or a private tutoring center. The following are the current educational programs:One-to-One Tutoring--is delivered to adults who are at the 0-4th grand learning levels, but not ready or available for scheduled classes. SBLC tutors are volunteers who have been trained by professional literacy providers. Typically, the tutor and the learner meet 2-4 hours a week. Tutoring or one-on-one instruction is the mandatory instructional mode for a total non-reader.Adult Basic Education (ABE)(2nd to 4th grade level)--utilizes classroom instruction with the aid of volunteer classroom assistants to help learners with different levels of understanding and ability. Lessons include reading, phonics, and basic addition, substraction, and multiplication as well as basic science. Individual goals are developed and a specific course of study is designed for each learner. Life skills are a major focus as well.Pre-GED Program (5th-8th grade level)--classes generally meet 2 times a week, 3 hours per day for a 12-week semester totaling 72 hours of instruction. The course prepares individual for entrance into the GED program or EDP with remedial attention to basic math, language and writing skills. Instruction incorporates real life examples or "contextual learning" enabling learners to relate personal and employment experiences to their academic work, there by providing for the highest retention of information. Computer lessons are also integrated into instrucitonal deleivery with at least one hour of lab time per week. More advanced learners and classroom assistants help slower learners grasp concepts and make applications. 60% of SBLC learners enter at this academic level.GED Program (9th-12th grade level)--consists of formal classes that meet 2 times a week, 3 hours per day, for a 12-week semester totaling 72 hours of instruction. The course is designed for high school diploma attainment and includes math, reading, writing, and comprehension studies. All GED classes meet as a group in the SBLC computer lab for one hour to use specialized GED software. They are given computer instruction as needed. Guest lecturers, field trips to local libraries, museums and educational events are also incorporated. Learners who demonstrate a passing grade ont he opt, than register for the GED State exam.External Diploma Program (EDP)--EDP is a competency-based, non-instructional program, which awards the same Maryland High School Diploma as the GED or a traditional high school. Mature adults use their life and employment experience to demonstrate skills by doing real-life tasks, such as finding an apartment, conducting a job search, or writing a letter of complaint. Candidates demonstrate competence in oral and written communication, following directions, computation and problem solving. The program requires maturity and self-direction.Basic Computer Literacy Classes--SBLC's Community Technology Center offers classes in Internet Basics, Introduction to MS Windows and Introduction to MS Word. The classes are offered twice a week for two hours during a 6-week session. There is also a computer lab with 18 computers equipped with Microsoft applications and Internet access. It is open free to the public and for use by learners. Users have free access to a printer. -continued from above--CAREER/EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM--Career counseling is implemented during the pre-ged and ged courses and consists of 1 hour per week of classroom instruction complemented by individual career counseling sessions for every enrolled learner. The program assists learners in identifying potential career paths and equips them with strategies for securing jobs/better jobs and with information on how to be good employees. The counselor also assists learners in finding employment and entering post secondary eduation or job training.Academic/Retention Couseling--Support is provided to learners to help them overcome obstacles that may disrupt their pursuit of an education. The full-time academic counselor tracks the progress of each learner and meets with learners on an as-needed basis. To assist in retention, SBLC provides bus tokens in order to help defray the cost of transportation. In addition, SBLC offers a variety of retention activities, such as two Learner Recognition events, field trips, motivation strategies etc.Drop-In Tutoring Center--Offers free tutoring to all learners enrolled in ABE/GED classes and EDP services and who are seeking extra help during set hours of the day and evening.ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS--In FY 2010, 46 clients graduated from SBLC's External Diploma Program up 30% from FY 2009 (the most ever since SBLC took over the Baltimore City EDP in 2003).--SBLC had 27 graduates (up from 17 in FY 2009) through its GED program--for a total of 73 graduates in FY 2010.--SBLC works with 10 offsite partners to offer literacy classes in individual impoverished neighborhoods.--MSDE reported that in FY '06, '07, '08, '09 and '10 SBLC achieved and exceeded the required 70% statewide post testing/learner retention rate.--In Oct. 2010 and Oct. 2009 Congressman John Sarbanes, 3rd District, has held press conferences at SBLC to mark the start of Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. He has stated "Organizations such as SBLC are vital to helping reverse the alarming rate of illiteracy in this nation."--Excutive Director, Sonia Sochia, is a 2009 Weinberg Fellows AIM for Excellence Award Winner. She received a $15,000 grant for SBLC in recognition of her excellence in leadership. --SBLC enrolled over 1,000 adult learners in FY 2010 in all of its programs combined. 949384 true true false true false false true false false false true true false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 32 true true true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true true true true true false false false MD X SONIA SOCHA 4106254215 28 E OSTEND STREET BALTIMORE MD 21230 WM STREET BALDWIN 1.00 X 0 0 0 VICKI PEPPER 0. 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THE PROVISIONS CLARIFY THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Part XIII, Line 2d Part XIII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S SPECIAL EVENT EXP SHOWN NET OF REVENUE $25845 RENTAL EXPENSES SHOWN NET OF REVENUE $43809 SPECIAL EVENT EXP-DONATED $8155 Part XII, Line 2d Part XII, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 SPECIAL EVENT EXP SHOWN NET OF REVENUE $25845 RENTAL EXPENSES SHOWN NET OF REVENUE $43809 DONATED SPECIAL EVENT EXP $8155 Part II, Line 9 Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. EASEMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. true true true SEE SCHEDULE O true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false SBLC INCLUDES ON PRINTED MATERIAL, WHEN APPROPRIATE, THE ORGANIZATION'S RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY. SBLC NOW INCLUDES THE POLICY ON PRESS RELEASES AND WILL INCLUDE THE POLICY ON THEIR WEBSITE IN THE FUTURE. COSTS TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF ITS RACIALLY NONDISRIMINATORY POLICY IN THE NEWSPAPER OR IN OTHER BROADCAST MEDIA IS COST PROHIBITIVE TO SBLC. false GALA 90890 50125 40765 34000 90890 50125 40765 34000 34000 6765 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Upon request, SBLC will provide to the public the SBLC IRS letter, summary approved annual budgets, approved audit/financial documents, copies of 990's, donor/annual reports and other marketing documents. These and other appropriate organizational materials are included with grant applications as well. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors reviews and approves the salary/compensation of the Executive Director and makes a recommendation to the Board as part of the overall budget approval process. The key personnel salaries (management team) are also reviewed by the same committee as recommended by the Executive Director. Salary ranges for full time staff positions were reviewed by outside consultants in the past, and are due again for review. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The Board and key personnel are presented with the policy and form each January (or when a board member or key staff joins the organization). The forms are signed,dated and collected within 30 days (or as soon as possible). They are reviewed by the Board President and Executve Director for a material conflict of interest related to SBLC business. Completed forms are kept in the official SBLC files. Any material conflicts are then reported to the Board and the individuals with the designated conflict will be prohibited from participating in the decision or transaction related to it. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process The Executive Director and the Director of Finance and Administration review the 990 before it is filed (after completion by the auditor.) The Finance Committee (which consists of 2-3 members of the Executive Committee) will be provided a copy of the 990 for review. The rest of the Board of Directors will be provided copies if they wish to have them.